The reel, being USA indicates the rod is early 70s since Pflueger moved to Japan not long after that. Not conclusive, tho. (If the reel says "Akron" on it, its more valuable than those made in Arkansas after the late 60s. If it has a round line guard, it's really early and can command a nice price. See: http://flyanglersonline.com/features...es/part287.php)